When detective for hire, Ashira Cohen, was 13, her con artist father disappeared, leaving her with emotional scars and a limp she can't hide. But she toughened up, determined never to be played again. Is history repeating itself?

First, she's hit on the head during a stakeout, revealing a mysterious tattoo on the back of her skull. Even worse? It's a now-broken ward unleashing dangerous magic that as a Mundane, she shouldn't possess. 

Her unruly powers nearly kill her long-time nemesis, Levi, the uptight leader of the magic community. One word from him about her forbidden abilities, and everything she's built will be taken from her… by force.

The only bright spot is that Levi requires her supernatural skills, providing Ash's chance at payback and she's going to enjoy every second of it.

Series includes: Blood & Ash, Death & Desire, Shadows & Surrender, and Revenge & Rapture.

The Jezebel Files is created by Deborah Wilde, an eGlobal Creative Publishing author.

The Jezebel Files

Priya and I hit up Blondie's early to snag enough space for all of us. Our karaoke date had been delayed, but we made it happen the same day I got home. 


Jodie, our ancient server, grunted as we pushed tables together. "You people better not cheap out on tips," she said. 


I pressed my hand to my heart and staggered back. "Are those your eyes I see looking into mine and not down at your phone? I hardly recognize you without your beauteous visage bathed in the glow of your cell. Is it the apocalypse?" 


"Nah, that was last week," Pri said. "You botched it." 


"Taunt a woman when her screen is broken. See if you get your fries tonight," Jodie grumbled, and wandered away. 


Rafael was the first to show up, nattily attired in his black-and-red argyle vest with his matching red bowtie.  


Priya and I both patted the chairs next to us and Rafael froze for a second, before sitting down beside me.  


"It's cracking to have you back," he said to me in way too hearty a voice. 


Chapter 246